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Firsthand Alaska Damage Observations
- A Washington structural engineer inspected Alaska quake damage and found mostly minor structural failures.
- He saw nonstructural failures like brick facades and drop ceilings blocking egress and changed his practice accordingly.
Review Nonstructural Anchors Proactively
- Review and take responsibility for non-structural elements like brick anchors and drop-ceiling attachments.
- Even if unpaid, consider detailing or approving these to protect egress and occupant safety.
Code Compliance Isn’t Full Safety
- Buildings can meet code yet still fail to provide safe egress after a stronger-than-designed earthquake.
- Code compliance does not guarantee survival for rare, severe events; egress and nonstructural resilience matter.